ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. ASUS 14 (M415DA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and ASUS 14 (M415DA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

efficient intel processor

reasonable price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre sound quality

ASUS 14 (M415DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 14 (M415DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

360-degree hinge versatility

affordable educational tool

decent battery life

optimized for Google apps

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

lower performance tier

no Windows compatibility

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and ASUS 14 (M415DA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. ASUS 14 (M415DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.33 cm x 21.37 cm x 1.8 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Transparent silver Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon Gold 3150U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache - L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS 14 (M415DA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ErgoLift System password
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R
SAR Value 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number AM016T BV216T
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